The 73-year-old songstress was honored with a lifetime achievement award during Sunday's American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles.

While accepting her award, The Supremes front-woman was joined onstage by her break-dancing grandson Raif-Henok Emmanuel Kendrick and super shy granddaughter Jagger.

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Truly honored! Diana Ross, 73, was honored with a lifetime achievement award during Sunday's American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in downtown LA, during which she invited her grandchildren Raif-Henok Emmanuel Kendrick (right) and Jagger (left) up on stage

The Detroit diva took the stage in a fantastic black and blue cocktail dress with elbow length gloves.

She amped up the glamour with a fantastic tulle shawl in pink, purple and black hues as well as stacked silver wedges.

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Diana's face was topped with a crown of curls while the star added a chunky statement necklace to her ensemble.

Onstage she was joined by grandson Raif-Henok, who used the spotlight to show off his break-dancing skills, surely having inherited his rhythm from grandma D.

Now that's stage presence! Crowds were in awe as the septuagenarian took the stage

Shawl we? The Detroit diva amped up the glamour with a fantastic tulle shawl in pink, purple and black hues as well as stacked silver wedges

She's got the blues! The veteran musician took the stage in a fantastic black and blue cocktail dress with elbow length gloves

Goes her own way! Granddaughter Jagger, who is Evan and Ashlee's little one, marched to the beat of her own drum and walked off in the middle of her granny's statement

Bust a move! Onstage Diana was joined by grandson Raif-Henok, who showed off his break-dancing skills, surely having inherited his rhythm from grandma D

Fan girl: Taylor Swift paid tribute to the music legend with a short video

Presidential shout out: Barack and Michelle Obama sent a video message to the icon

His two-year-old cousin Jagger, who is Evan and Ashlee's little one, marched to the beat of her own drum and walked off in the middle of her granny's statement.

Son Evan gave his superstar mom a rousing introduction, asking audiences: 'What do you get when you cross a chart-topping singer, breathtaking beauty, captivating actress, trailblazing style icon, record-breaking pioneer, legendary megastar, international superstar, and an all-around boss?'

The answer was obvious for Evan, who continued: 'Everybody, you get my mom. Miss Diana Ross.'

Her long reign: The singer pictured in a Diana Ross television special, originally broadcast on CBS, March 2, 1981

Legend: Diana pictured with her original group The Supremes in 1965

Crown of love: Diana's face was topped with a crown of beautiful spiraling curls

Diana's son Evan gave his mom's introduction, asking: 'What do you get when you cross a chart-topping singer, breathtaking beauty, captivating actress, trailblazing style icon, record-breaking pioneer, legendary megastar, international superstar, and an all-around boss?'

We are family! She cast off her fluffy shawl, saying: 'This is my family and I’m sending love out there to each and everyone one of you—our global family'

That four letter word: During her acceptance speech the I'm Coming Out singer said that the award 'is all about love'

During her acceptance speech the I'm Coming Out singer said that the award 'is all about love.'

She cast off her fluffy shawl, saying: 'This is my family and I’m sending love out there to each and everyone one of you—our global family.'

The star continued, telling the crowd: 'I'm so humbled. I love you so very much and I think you know that. I really, really love you so very much and I will hold onto this beautiful honor. Thank you.'

Laugh out! Miraculously the pack was returned to the star, and a reference to the incident caused an uproar of laughter from her family during the show

Surprise gift! Diana's award wasn't the only gift she was given, days earlier her lost fanny pack was miraculously returned by a kind stranger

Diana's Lifetime Achievement wasn't the only gift she was given.

Last week the star tweeted that she 'lost her fanny pack' at a local Marshall's.

Miraculously the pack was returned to the star, and a reference to the incident caused an uproar of laughter from her family during the show.

Her honor was introduced with a video tribute featuring ultra A-Listers.

Making a statement! The chart-topping star topped off her look with a chunky statement necklace

All her love: The star continued, telling the crowd, 'I'm so humbled. I love you so very much and I think you know that'

Fan club! Her honor was introduced with a video tribute featuring ultra A-Listers which included Taylor Swift and the Obamas

Family affair! The mother-of-five and grandma of many was over-the-moon to have several of her cutest grandchildren on stage

Taylor Swift surprised audiences with her pre-recorded appearance, telling the artist: 'I don't personally know anyone in music who hasn't been inspired by you and influenced by you.'

The multi-platinum personality continued to heap on praise, telling Ross: 'You are elegant and fierce and strong and brave, and you have paved the way for everyone who does what we do now including me so thank you.'

But Diana's biggest honor was a message from the Obamas, who told the star: 'People from the age of 8 to 80, know every word of Diana's songs and her artistry resonates with folks every race, background and walk of life.'

Heaping on the praise! Taylor Swift told Ross 'You are elegant and fierce and strong and brave' while adding that she's inspired generations

All ages: The Obama's weren't reserved with their praise for the star, telling audiences 'People from the age of 8 to 80, know every word of Diana's songs'

Former First Lady Michelle Obama continued: 'Today her voice is still as pure, her beauty is undeniable, and her showmanship is on point as back when she was a Supreme.'

Former President Barack Obama added his thoughts, saying: 'When we heard Diana Ross was getting the Lifetime Achievement Award, our first reaction was, "She doesn't have it yet?"'

In the crowd, you could see an emotional Jamie Foxx.

Muah! After her speech, the star posed with her crystal pyramid trophy

Longtime friend: Gordy, who wore a yellow shirt and chic Versace tie, was intergral to Diana's early success as a Supreme and in her early years as a solo artist

Sealed with a kiss !Post ceremony, daughter Rhonda and Motown legend Berry Gordy gave her kisses on the cheek

After her speech, the star posed with her crystal pyramid trophy.

She puckered up to the award while her daughter Rhonda and Motown legend Berry Gordy gave her kisses on the cheek.

Gordy, who wore a yellow shirt and chic Versace tie, was intergral to Diana's early success as a Supreme and in her early years as a solo artist.

While Diana was the center of attention at the event, daughter Tracee Ellis Ross was responsible for the evening's hosting duties while son Evan Ross and over a dozen members of her family were there to support.

She's got people! Family was all around for the superstar during her very special honors

A veteran of the industry: The award was well-deserved as Diana's been wowing the music industry for nearly five decades

Rolling deep: Diana, who has been married twice, was joined by a gigantic entourage that included her daughters Rhonda, 46, Tracee, 45, Chudney, 42, and sons Evan, 29, and Ross Naess, 30